Drill Rod

O1 OIL HARDENING

The most widely used grade of drill rod. It is a general purpose tool steel, outstanding for its reliability in hardening, good wear resistance, and excellent toughness. More on 01 Oil Hardening

W1 WATER HARDENING

Water hardening grade is intended to meet the needs of the machine shop for average work where better grades of tool steel drill rod are not required. More on W1 Water Hardening

A2 AIR HARDENING

A2 is recommended rather than O1 when increased wear resistance, safer hardening, and less distortion are required. More on A2 Air Hardening

S7 AIR HARDENING SUPER SHOCK

A new outstanding air-hardening drill rod - the toughest, strongest drill rod for so many jobs that require maximum strength and impact. More on S7 Air Hardening Super Shock

D2 HIGH CARBON - HIGH CHROME

An air-hardening type steel known for its rnaximum wear resistance qualities. It is ideal for use in tools, dies, etc., used in long production runs. More on D2 High Carbon - High Chrome

M2 MOLY-TUNGSTEN-HIGH SPEED

The most widely used type of high-speed steel and, in general, can be used for the same applications as T-1 high speed. Its higher carbon content and balanced analysis produce properties applicable to all general-purpose high-speed uses More on M2 Moly - Tungsten - High Speed